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A Westminster Police Officer has been placed on administrative leave as an investigation continues into a fatal single vehicle accident that killed a 14-year-old driver.  Westminster Police Chief Dean Awalt said, “Our department’s prayers and thoughts go out to the families during this tragic event.” Chief Awalt said, he believes his officer followed procedures properly in chasing a suspect’s car. […]

A 35-year-old Utica man has been charged with attempted murder and multiple weapons violations. Law enforcement records show the arrest of Ronnie Joe Patterson Jr. of Seneca as part of an investigation that arose from incidents on April 21 near Wells Highway in Seneca. The affidavit contained within the warrant charging attempted murder alleges Patterson shot several rounds from a […]

The day after Thanksgiving has become a holiday unto itself and this year Black Friday will be celebrated by millions of Americans looking to find a deal on Christmas presents.  Unfortunately, criminals will be looking to find a deal on Black Friday as well, explains Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt.  “If you are going to be […]

Family and food are what many Americans think of when you mention Thanksgiving, but according to Seneca Mayor Pro-tem Ronnie O’Kelley, the holiday is about much more than that.  “Let’s remember Thanksgiving and what it is all about, how blessed we really are.  I think I am blessed to live in Seneca, to have grown up in Seneca and to […]

You may have noticed the new blue and gold-striped CAT bus riding around Seneca.  This new all-electric CAT bus built by Proterra is conducting test runs on the new charging stations in the city, like the one on Railroad Street below Norton-Thompson Park.  Seneca Mayor Pro-tem Ronnie O’Kelley gives details. “They are really good looking; they are blue and gold […]

February is just around the corner and the City of Seneca is already planning a huge celebration for Black History Month.  Lunney House Museum curator and director Dr. John Martin said events would center at the Lunney House Museum and focus on the city’s plans to establish the Bertha Lee Strickland Museum.  In January, Dr. Martin plans to open the […]

Today, Connect South Carolina released the results of its 2013 Business Technology Assessment to show how broadband is vital for economic development in the state. The research measures how South Carolina businesses are using technology. The data show that South Carolina businesses use broadband at a rate that is comparable with the national average. Nearly three-fourths of businesses in South […]

This Thanksgiving, U.S. Senator Lyndsey Graham (R-South Carolina), is thanking the brave men and women who serve in the Armed Forces.  “As we celebrate this Thanksgiving holiday, it’s important for us all to reflect on our many blessings.  Family and friends immediately come to mind. But there are many Americans who won’t be able to celebrate this holiday season at […]

Thanksgiving Day ranks third highest in the number of U.S. kitchen fires each year on a holiday.  Oconee County Assistant Fire Chief and County Fire Marshall Shane Gibbs offers these cooking safety tips when preparing that Thanksgiving meal for the family.  “Make sure that you do not wear loose clothing around your stove top.  Wearing loose clothing, you can come […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office announces four additional arrests in the drug conspiracy case titled “Operation Smurf” that began Monday morning. According to the Narcotics Division of the Sheriff’s Office, the four individuals turned themselves in to deputies. That brings to 26 the total number of individuals arrested on charges of conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine.  Smurfing means individuals who get […]